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George A. Romero

Actor, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Additional Credits
Born February 4, 1940Died July 16, 2017 (77 years)
George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical zombie films, including the seminal "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978). Throughout his career he primarily worked in the horror genre and directed several notable films outside of the zombie subgenre, including vampire film "Martin" (1977) and EC Comics homage "Creepshow" (1982).

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Night of the Living Dead
  • Day of the Dead
  • Diary of the Dead
  • Creepshow 2
  • Survival of the Dead
  • Day of the Dead
  • Day of the Dead: Bloodline
  • Knightriders
  • The Amusement Park
  • Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated
  • A Night of the Undead

Known For

  • Night of the Living Dead
  • Dawn of the Dead
  • Dawn of the Dead
  • Land of the Dead
  • Day of the Dead
  • Creepshow
  • Diary of the Dead
  • Night of the Living Dead
  • The Crazies
  • Creepshow 2
  • Survival of the Dead
  • The Dark Half
  • The Crazies
  • Monkey Shines
  • Martin
  • Day of the Dead
  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
  • Two Evil Eyes
  • Tales from the Darkside
  • Bruiser
  • Knightriders
  • Season of the Witch
  • Day of the Dead: Bloodline
  • The Amusement Park

Featured Videos

  • George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Volume 2: Stealing Dust
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  • George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Volume 2: Alison
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  • George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Volume 2: George's Intro
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  • George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Volume 1: Faith
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  • George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Volume 1: A Killing
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George A. Romero Filmography

2017
2014
2013
A Fish Story · as Nick's Dad
2009
2007
Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Don Adaded (voice)
2007
Diary of the Dead · as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
2006
Dead Eyes Open · as Scientist
2005
Land of the Dead · as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
2002
Icons (TV Series)
1999
1996
1993
The Dark Half · as Customer (uncredited)
1991
The Silence of the Lambs · as Fbi Agent In Memphis (uncredited)
1991
1990
Night of the Living Dead · as Passenger
1985
1985
Day of the Dead · as Zombie With Scarf (uncredited)
1978
Dawn of the Dead · as Tv Director / Biker (uncredited)
1977
Martin · as Father Howard
1975
1973
The Crazies · as Extra At Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
1971
The Affair · as Beer Commercial Director
1968
Night of the Living Dead · as Washington Reporter

2021
Night of the Animated Dead · as Original Film Writer
2020
Night of the Living Dead Live · as Original Film Writer
2013
2011
2010
The Crazies · as Original Film Writer
2009
2008
Day of the Dead · as Original Film Writer
2007
2006
Night of the Living Dead 3D · as Original Film Writer
2005
Land of the Dead · as Screenplay
2005
2004
Dawn of the Dead · as Original Film Writer
2000
1993
The Dark Half · as Screenplay
1990
1990
Night of the Living Dead · as Screenplay
1990
1990
Two Evil Eyes · as Screenplay
1988
Monkey Shines · as Screenplay
1987
Creepshow 2 · as Screenplay
1985
Day of the Dead · as Screenplay
1983
1981
1978
Dawn of the Dead · as Screenplay
1977
Martin · as Screenplay
1973
The Crazies · as Screenplay
1972
1968

2011
Deadtime Stories: Volume 2 · as Executive Producer
2010
The Crazies · as Executive Producer
2009
Survival of the Dead · as Executive Producer
2009
Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 · as Executive Producer
2008
1993
The Dark Half · as Executive Producer
1990
Night of the Living Dead · as Executive Producer
1985
Stephen King's Golden Tales · as Executive Producer
1983
Tales from the Darkside (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

2025
George A. Romero's Resident Evil · as Self - Filmmaker
2022
King on Screen · as Self
2020
2020
2020
2019
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary · as Self - Filmmaker (archive Footage)
2019
2018
2018
The Oscars · as Self - Director, Producer (in Memoriam)
2016
2015
2014
Why Horror? · as Self
2014
Doc of the Dead · as Self
2013
2013
2011
2011
2011
Deadtime Stories: Volume 2 · as Self - Host
2011
2010
2010
2010
Under the Scares · as Himself
2009
Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 · as Self - Host
2009
2009
2009
The Rotten Tomatoes Show (TV Series) · as Self - Director
2008
2008
2008
Starz presents Zombie Mania · as Himself - Filmmaker
2008
2007
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self
2006
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (TV Series) · as Himself
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
05 Spaceys · as Self
2004
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
2004
2004
The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The Dead Will Walk · as Himself
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1997
The Directors (TV Series) · as Self
1997
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (TV Series) · as Self
1993
1993
1992
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self
1990
1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show (TV Series) · as Self
1987
Drive-in Madness! · as Himself
1986
1986
1980
Document of the Dead · as Himself
1973
Tomorrow with Tom Snyder (TV Series) · as Self

2022
2021
Day of the Dead (TV Series) · as Based On 'the Day Of The Dead' Movie By
2017
Day of the Dead: Bloodline · as Based On The Motion Picture "day Of The Dead" By
2007
Il pianto della statua · as Short Story "passion And Extasy"
1972
Season of the Witch · as Director Of Photography
1971
The Affair · as Director Of Photography
1968
Night of the Living Dead · as Director Of Photography

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